Dukes, NC
Unincorporated community in Nash County, North Carolina
Dukes is a small unincorporated community in Nash County, North Carolina. It is 4.2 miles E of Red Oak, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 27856.
Dukes at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Nash County
- ZIP code
- 27856
- Nearest town
- Red Oak (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.0597, -77.9783
Weather in Dukes now
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Dukes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dukes.
This week in Dukes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dukes
What is the weather usually like in Dukes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 44.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,127 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dukes: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKY MT WILSON AP, NC US (USW00093759), adjusted for the elevation of Dukes.
Dukes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dukes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Dukes?
Dukes has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 31°F (-1°C).
It gets about 44.4 inches (1,127 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Dukes is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Dukes
The closest live webcam is Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NB, 37.5 miles N of Dukes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dukes.
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Other communities near Dukes
- Taylors Store2.1 mi N
- Matthews Crossroads3.3 mi W
- Winwood subdivision5.8 mi S
- Sun Valley subdivision5.9 mi S
- Westgate Terrace subdivision6.2 mi S
- Regency Estates subdivision6.5 mi SE
- Regency Estates subdivision6.5 mi SE
- Birchwood Homes subdivision6.6 mi S
- Aventon6.6 mi N
- Southside Park subdivision6.8 mi S
- Edwards Crossroads7.2 mi SW
- Salem7.5 mi NE
- Snells Crossroads7.6 mi S
- Bass Crossroads7.7 mi SW
- Batchelor Crossroads8.0 mi S
Questions about Dukes
Where is Dukes, NC?
Dukes is an unincorporated community in Nash County, North Carolina, 4.2 miles E of Red Oak.
What county is Dukes in?
Dukes is in Nash County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Dukes, NC?
The ZIP code for Dukes is 27856.
What is the nearest town to Dukes?
Red Oak, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dukes?
Yes. The closest is Palmer Crossroads: I-85 - MM 2.6 - NB, 37.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dukes?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Dukes?
January, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Dukes?
About 44.4 inches (1,127 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Dukes?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dukes?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dukes have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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